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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,514.91, 4,850.59 and 1,943

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,514.91, 4,850.59 and 1,943 is: 2,681.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,514.91 : 4,850.59 = 1,943 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,514.91/4,850.59 = 1,943/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,514.91x = 4,850.59 × 1,943
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,514.91x = 9,424,696.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,424,696.37/3,514.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,681.35

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